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The Pentagon must fight its “heavily bureaucratic” and “risk-averse” culture if it wants to transform and modernize the force for the future battlefield, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said.
Defense Secretary Mark Esper has taken the rare step of praising the defense industry for its hard work during a time of pressing national needs.
The Army has taken advantage of new hiring authorities to recruit and train new talent for the depots, arsenals and ammunition plants that manufacture, maintain and refurbish Army equipment, the service’s top logistician said.
The Defense Department’s top acquisition officer says the military needs competition, innovation and creativity to meet national security needs.
While reminding everyone that there are legal and ethical limitations in dealing with companies seeking to do business with the government, Deputy Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan also says in a March 2 memorandum there is much to gain by talking to industry.